Prepare your car for a stress-free journey. Get Consumer Reports' expert road trip checklist for checking tires, brakes, fluids, and emergency gear.

You know the usual reasons to drive the speed limit (it’s safer and you’ll avoid a pricey ticket!), but it can also significantly improve your car’s efficiency. The more you push the accelerator pedal ...

Despite its buzzy name, CAFE has nothing to do with coffee. However, it has shaped how automakers build cars and how buyers buy them. Many American buyers now prioritize fuel economy over speed or ...

Filling up a car with gas is second nature for most drivers. But what is not as well known is how dirty a car's fuel system can get over time. If you use low-quality gas without extra fuel additives ...

Fuel comes in different grades based on octane level at gas stations. Only some performance engines require Premium fuel for the best power output, fuel efficiency, and engine function. Are you ...